If you do not know what to do in Oristà / La Torre d’Oristà, and you want to discover this town, from COOLTUR Cultural Tourism we recommend you to visit the Church of Sant Andreu in Oristà!
Oristà is a municipality located in the natural region of the Lluçanès plateau, in the county of Osona.
This municipality is made up of two large population centres, Oristà and Torre d’Oristà. This municipality also has a large municipal area. This characteristic will allow you to discover a great number of places of great natural beauty. But you will also find a large number of heritage elements from different periods.
Church of Sant Andreu in Oristà
The church of Sant Andreu in Oristà is located in the centre of the municipality of Oristà, on the Lluçanès plateau.
The first documented mention of the church of Sant Andreu in Oristà dates back to the year 923. An impressive crypt remains from this ancient Romanesque building, although some believe that it was an ancient tribune.
This crypt, which is located under the current floor of the church of Sant Andreu in Oristà, is a rectangular space. This crypt is made up of three naves separated by two rows of columns. Of all the columns, therefore, only one is original.
Today, therefore, the church of Sant Andreu in Oristà is a building with a marked neoclassical style.
The church of Sant Andreu in Oristà is a large church with a single nave. This building is the result of a refurbishment in which the old Baroque building was altered. In addition, this church has a square bell tower with 8 openings.
(Cover image: Church of Sant Andreu in Oristà Photo: COOLTUR Cultural Tourism)
How to get to Oristà / La Torre d’Oristà
Oristà / La Torre d’Oristà is a municipality located in Lluçanès, in the county of Osona. To reach this municipality you can use the B-670, B-433 and BV-4404 roads.
You can also reach this municipality by public transport. In this case, we recommend that you check the bus timetables before setting off on your journey!